Construction Management Final
T/F: each activity in the budget is assigned a cost code
true
T/F: gray water is the same as drinking water
false
T/F: subcontractors and suppliers should not be involved is a risk evaluation
false
T/F: subcontractors should not be pre-qualified
false
T/F: a project is considered totally complete even if paperwork has not been delivered to the owner
fales
T/F: All BIM does is add a 3D component to 2D plans and specs
false
T/F: BIM cannot be accommodating to facility management
false
T/F: BIM cannot help with site planning and utilization
false
T/F: BIM will not allow collaboration among students from the different design-build disciplines
false
T/F: submittals are totally different than RFI's
false
T/F: the use of sustainable technologies and practices creates new employment opportunities
true
T/F: identifying performance deviations is one of the seven steps in the project control cycle
true
T/F: a project debriefing is not meant to be a training mechanism
false
T/F: a project may go forward without paperwork
false
T/F: successful subcontractor coordination is not based on proper scheduling, preparation, and planning
false
T/F: sustainability does not involve operational and maintenance practices
false
T/F: sustainability does not involve using standard sizes of materials
false
T/F: sustainability is the fifth dimension of BIM
false
T/F: clash detection allows for the effective identification, inspection, and reporting of unintended interferences of materials and systems
true
T/F: contract administration is all about managing the business details and relationships
true
T/F: contracting with the subcontractors is part of quality assurance
true
T/F: cost codes are used to compare actual job costs with the estimated job costs
true
T/F: critical path method (CPM) is the most common type of schedule used in the commercial, civil, and industrial construction industry
true
T/F: evaluation of a project includes determining what worked and what didn't work
true
T/F: hard hats and steel-toed shoes are examples of PPE
true
T/F: hazard mitigation is a primary component of a job hazard analysis
true
T/F: hazards may be created by a change of materials or equipment
true
T/F: in sustainable decision-making, the factors impacting the entire life of the project should be considered
true
T/F: indirect costs of injuries can be more than direct costs
true
T/F: indoor environmental quality of a building has to do with impacts on the inhabitant's comfort, health, and productivity
true
T/F: it is important for quality control personnel be familiar with the standards associated with a number of trades
true
T/F: it is important to develop a standardized risk assessment approach that can be applied to each project
true
T/F: risk abatement involves reducing the loss potential of a risk
true
T/F: elimination is not an example of engineering controls
false
T/F: RFI logs should be kept throughout the project
true
T/F: the schedule of values represents the owner's budget
true
T/F: wetlands is a risk of a contractor
true
T/F: 3D CAD is the same as BIM
false
T/F: D.R. Horton builds homes in all 48 continental states
false
T/F: D.R. Horton does not have a mortgage department
false
T/F: D.R. Horton self-performs most of its work
false
T/F: PPE stands for protecting people every time
false
T/F: Robert Horton was the found of D.R. Horton
false
T/F: While BIM is a verb, VDC is a noun
false
T/F: a BIM model cannot perform clash detection before the project does to the field
false
T/F: a change order adjustment amount does not include general overhead and profit
false
T/F: a preparatory inspection is unnecessary to avoid miscues and rework
false
T/F: the distributed repository approach is the path most contractors use to implement their BIM activities
true
T/F: the first goal of quality management is to get things done right the first time
true
T/F: the fourth dimension of BIM is scheduling
true
T/F: the goal of sustainability is to reduce the impacts construction has on buildings being built, and the environment, quality of life, and human health
true
T/F: the need for a clear and accurate paper trail in construction is paramount
true
T/F: the pre-construction meeting should include discussion about schedule issues
true
T/F: the superintendent is the person responsible for organizing the job site and managing construction on a daily basis
true
T/F: the three stages of a precedence diagram schedule are planning, sequencing, and scheduling
true
T/F: the two key process tools used to track all inquiries, decisions, and approvals that occur during construction are the requests for information (RFI's) and submittals
true
T/F: the ultimate goal of a jobsite management is to keep the project on schedule, within budget, and of high quality
true
T/F: there are actually wood building materials that may be certified
true
T/F: there are indirect costs that may be saved by having a safety program
true
T/F: there are programs available that integrate estimating, accounting, and contract administration functions into a single program
true
T/F: total float is the amount of time an activity can be delayed before it impacts the project's completion as planned
true
T/F: use of subcontractors is considered as more efficient and expert than self-performance by the contractor
true
T/F: scheduling and coordinating material deliveries is not one of the contractor's tasks
false
T/F: sequencing of activities is not the same as network logic
false
T/F: submittal of shop drawings is part of quality assurance
false
T/F: sustainability has to do with a small part of an entire life cycle
false
T/F: the bid amount is converted to a project budget
false
T/F: the biggest disadvantage to Grantt charts is that they show the interrelationship among the activities
false
T/F: the contractor selects the contract form
false
T/F: the financial strength of the owner is not a risk of the prime contractor
false
T/F: the first stage in the project control cycle is the documentation stage
false
T/F: the gas that was absent in the Mississippi oilfield explosion was nitrogen
false
T/F: the majority of homes built by D.R. Horton exceed $500,000
false
T/F: the primary tool associated with project planning is the estimate
false
T/F: the tracking tool for quality is the schedule
false
T/F: there is no need for the construction industry to consider implementing the concept of sustainability of sustainable development
false
T/F: tracking project time is not as important as tracking project cost
false
T/F: universal education is a goal of sustainable development goals (SDGs)
false
T/F: very little that comes out of the construction site is recyclable
false
T/F: very seldom does a job site required temporary utilities
false
T/F: water is a relatively minor issue in construction
false
T/F: where to locate a crane on the job site is a relatively unimportant issue
false
T/F: safety should only be value-based (and not rules based)
ffalse
T/F: 50% of the D.R. Horton construction team are graduates of the LSU CM department
true
T/F: BIM helps with consideration of alternative approaches to design and construction
true
T/F: D.R. Horton grew 40% in Louisiana in 2019
true
T/F: D.R. Horton has a land development department
true
T/F: D.R. Horton has been the #1 homebuilder since 2002
true
T/F: D.R. Horton has built more than 750,000 homes
true
T/F: D.R. Horton has hired over 400 interns since 2014
true
T/F: D.R. Horton is publicly traded
true
T/F: D.R. Horton's motto is "America's builder"
true
T/F: LEED is leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
true
T/F: Michael Cascio is a graduate of the LSU CM department
true
T/F: ProCore is a comprehensive project management platform that enables the entire project team to access and participate in every type of construction application from a centralized hub
true
T/F: TQM stands for total quality management
true
T/F: Triple Bottom Line performance involves economic, environmental, and social performances
true
T/F: a BIM file contains construction details, performance characteristics, and product specs
true
T/F: a BIM model is a 3D representation of the physical and functional characteristics of a building
true
T/F: a BIM model serves as a shared knowledge resource for the entire design and build team
true
T/F: a clear expression of employee concern should be a policy component of a safety manual
true
T/F: a company's managerial commitment should include safety
true
T/F: a comprehensive quality control plan is the best way to control quality during construction
true
T/F: a good win-win example is using recycled concrete as a base material for new roadways or driveways
true
T/F: a project control system utilizes the plans, specs, estimate, and schedule
true
T/F: a stop sign is an example of an administrative control
true
T/F: a tailgate meeting to review safety procedures is risk management
true
T/F: according to the Brundtland definition of sustainable development, a sustainable society meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
true
T/F: adding contingencies may be a pre-bid method to offset a risk
true
T/F: additional time should always be asked for when processing a change order
true
T/F: administrative activities include permitting, submittals, inspections, and testing
true
T/F: an OSHA visit may be caused by an employee complaint
true
T/F: an activity is a task, function, or decision that has a time commitment, or duration, associated with it
true
T/F: an objective of sustainability is to reduce consumption of nonrenewable resources, to minimize waste, and to create better environments
true
T/F: arbitration can be more expensive than litigation
true
T/F: behaviors of an employee are one of the things that may be changed in a robust safety program
true
T/F: delivery tickets are one of the sources of information used to track job performance
true
T/F: earned value analysis may be used to determine the overall status of the project relative to both cost and schedule
true
T/F: elimination of a risk may cause disengagement
true
T/F: employers should give workers a way to report observed hazards
true
T/F: engineering controls are at the top of the hierarchy of hazard control
true
T/F: enhancing energy efficiency and use of renewable energy sources are the best strategies to achieve an NZE building
true
T/F: environment risks may delay a schedule
true
T/F: environmental, economic, social are three main benefits that result from sustainable design and construction
true
T/F: establishing the work hours is the responsibility of the superintendent
true
T/F: improving air and water quality is an example of an environmental benefit
true
T/F: job signage is a good way to advertise the construction company
true
T/F: jobsite tablets have made it a lot easier for field personnel to manage every aspect of project coordination in real time
true
T/F: keeping accurate labor records is one of the most important functions of CM's in the field
true
T/F: labor costs are directly impacted by a construction company's safety record
true
T/F: liquidated damages is an agreed upon amount per day for the project finishing late
true
T/F: managing the many changes on a project is one of the contract administration functions
true
T/F: most budget problems originate from inaccurate labor estimates
true
T/F: most schedule glitches have to do with productivity
true
T/F: not bidding on a project may be a pre-bid method to offset a risk
true
T/F: once a progress payment is received by the prime contractor it is obligated to promptly pay its subcontractors and vendors
true
T/F: one definition of "sustainable" is meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
true
T/F: one of the reasons for a pre-construction meeting is to clarify the lines of authority and communication
true
T/F: one of the reasons for a toolbox meeting is to emphasize safe work habits
true
T/F: one of the reasons for subcontractor meetings is to discuss potential conflicts
true
T/F: part of being a construction manager is anticipating risks
true
T/F: part of network logic is answering the question: which activities can be started once this activity is completed?
true
T/F: planning and scheduling concern two interrelated elements of construction management: strategy and time
true
T/F: political, legal, and regulatory risks are the ones over which the contractor has the least control
true
T/F: pollutant levels indoor are often higher than pollutant levels outdoor
true
T/F: productivity has to do with how much work can be accomplished in a certain time frame
true
T/F: programmable thermostats are an example of how energy consumption can be optimized
true
T/F: project size may impact what type of schedule will be used
true
T/F: quality and safety are ultimately achieved at the labor force level
true
T/F: quality assurance is done prior to a project being started
true
T/F: quality control is only done during a construction project
true
T/F: quality is defined as meeting or exceeding the requirements established in the design documents
true
T/F: quality, along with cost and time, are the three primary elements of construction management
true
T/F: risk evaluation is subjective
true
T/F: risk management involves identification, quantification, and mitigation of the risks
true
T/F: risk retention is a mitigation strategy
true
T/F: site logistics (project staging) is crucial to the overall efficiency and coordination of the work
true
T/F: site selection and building layout is the first area where sustainability can be applied
true
T/F: some production activities do not actually require any physical effort
true
T/F: steel beams are an example of a construction product that requires a shop drawing
true
T/F: summary schedules group activities under broader headings such as mobilization, site work, foundation, and rough framing
true
T/F: surplus materials belong to the owner
true
T/F: taking advantage of the sun can be used for passive solar heating
true
T/F: testing of materials during construction is part of quality control
true
T/F: the actual term of "sustainable development" expressed in the World Conservation Strategy meeting in 1980 for the first time
true
T/F: the benefits of safety are one of the leaning objectives of the first presentation
true
T/F: the benefits of sustainable design and construction offer the potential to change the way in which we, as humans, face the challenges of the next decade
true
T/F: the big advantage to Grantt chart schedules is that they are very easy to understand
true
T/F: the correct tools and equipment are necessary for workers to get the job right the first time
true
T/F: with BIM you get a chance to build the project in a virtual environment before you build it for real
true
T/F: safety training addresses the issue of why the need for robust safety plans
false
T/F: D.R. Horton started building homes in Louisiana in 1990
false
T/F: Eco-friendly building materials may be obtained from anywhere in the world
false
T/F: Gantt charts are also known as network diagrams
false
T/F: NZE building is a theoretical concept, and there is no application in the real world
false
T/F: PPE stands for personal protection engineering
false
T/F: a public project has less governmental involvement than a private project
false
T/F: a risk mitigation plan happens before construction starts and does not vary thereafter
false
T/F: a short-interval schedule is not the same as a look-ahead schedule
false
T/F: a system evaluation does not include employee interviews
false
T/F: a time extension is a contract adjustment used when a monetary adjustment is not owed
false
T/F: a zero-punch list should not be a goal of the project
false
T/F: after quality, safety is the number-one priority when managing construction operations
false
T/F: all construction risks have to do with jobsite events
false
T/F: assigning durations to each activity precedes sequencing
false
T/F: because every project is different, quality does not happen on purpose
false
T/F: comparing actual job costs to estimated costs is not risk management
false
T/F: construction actually has little to no effects on the environment and thereby, does not affect global warming
false
T/F: cost overruns do not need to be addressed until the project is completed
false
T/F: each time number in a network diagram represents a calendar day, not a work day
false
T/F: environmental protections do not storm water pollution
false
T/F: fossil fuels are considered a renewable source of energy
false
T/F: hiring the right people to do the job is part of quality control
false
T/F: if you are only a user of BIM, and not a designer, you do not need to know anything about BIM
false
T/F: industrial is the largest energy consumer
false
T/F: it does not make sense to do much upfront planning of the BIM model
false
T/F: local government is seldom, if ever, involved in construction projects
false
T/F: major subcontractors and vendors do not need to attend a pre-construction meeting
false
T/F: meeting minutes are unnecessary if it is a meeting of the owner's construction representative and the superintendent
false
T/F: one half of global greenhouse gas emissions can be attributed to buildings
false
T/F: partnering is a concept involving only the owner and prime contractor
false
T/F: political is a pillar of sustainability, according to the triple bottom line
false
T/F: productivity is the most predictable element of project planning and project control
false
T/F: purchase orders and material invoices do not need to be monitored during the contract
false
T/F: quality impacts aesthetics, appearance, and durability, but not performance
false
T/F: retainage is an amount retained by the owner from progress payments as a penalty for mistakes made by the contractor
false
T/F: safety should not be a part of a company's mission statement
false
